Potato Health(1)

1.In Chinese medicinal theory, potato is considered as food that is good for spleen and stomach. It can be assistant to heal customary astriction and chronic stomachache.


2.The porridge with potato, sweet-scented osmanthus can heal the itching caused by eczema.


3.Potatoes are full of dietary fiber, which can strengthen satiety and lower the dozes of food taken in. If potatoes are severed as main course in a meal everyday, it is effective to decrease the excessive fat and prevent excessive nutrition.

4.It contains 300mg Kalium per 100g.The food full of Kalium can lower the rate of stroke,according to the latest research. So the researchers suggest eating 5 or 6 potatoes every week can lower 40 per cent of stroke.

Warning:
Eat less fried potato. And gemmiparous and green potatoes should not be eaten in case of solanine poisoning

potato ham soup.
Ingredients:
3 medium red potatoes, peeled, cut in small cubes
2 cups water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
ground black pepper
3 cups milk
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup cubed cooked ham
pepper to taste

Preparation:
Directions for chunky potato ham soup.
Bring water and 1/4 teaspoon salt to a boil; add potatoes and cook until tender. Drain; reserve 1 cup of cooking liquid (add water to measure 1 cup if necessary). Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion in the hot butter until tender. Add flour to butter and onion mixture; stir until smooth. Season with a little pepper; continue to cook and stir for 1 minute. Gradually add potatoes, reserved 1 cup of cooking liquid, and milk. Stir well; add cheese and ham. Simmer potato ham soup over low heat, stirring frequently, for about 20 minutes.Chunky potato ham soup serves 6 to 8.

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